Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC

@kennyc Yes, I agree 100% in that there seems to be a great selection of affordable dacs that have excellent sonics at the moment.  The key is trying to audition them in your system to see which one will be synergistic with your system and sonic goals.

Thankfully, if willing to buy new, there are some companies that will allow you an in home trial for a period of time and if you are not in love with it, you can return for a partial refund.

I am currently in the process on trying to find the best dac that will suit my needs at a price that I can afford and then will purchase a new cd transport that I believe will mate best with the dac.

I appreciate you mentioning the Teac.  That has been one that has been mentioned to me on a couple of occasions, which tells me that it certainly would be worthy of consideration.

Thank you for taking the time to post on this thread.

Best wishes,

Don

Hi Don…this might be of interest to you…

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650148749-jays-audio/

Hi Mark,

Thank you for the heads-up.  I actually did notice that one a couple of days ago, but I truly appreciate you sharing the link with me as I don't check every day.

I'm going to be passing on that one.  As I look closely at the pictures in the ad, it just doesn't seem to be in as nice of condition as I would like it to be.  

Thanks again and best wishes to you,

Don

Hi Don…maybe this will work for you! Nice price…😁

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650151236-jays-audio-cdt3-mk3-transport/

Hi aolmrd1241,

You are so awesome, looking out for me 

That looks like it would certainly fit the bill, but I really want it to be in the black finish to go with the rest of my gear.

Probably sounds fickle, but spending this kind of money... I want what I want, lol.

Thanks again for the tip, though!

Best wishes,

Don